Method
You will need a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut a square of foil to fit in the base of the basin and grease well. Sieve the cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the boiling water and whisk together to make a thick paste. Add remaining pudding ingredients except nectarines and whisk together til smooth.

Stir in the pieces of nectarine. Pour mixture into buttered basin, and cover basin mixture with another piece of foil buttered. Seal so that the steam can not escape.

Transfer the basin into a large deep saucepan, fill with enough water to come half way up pudding basin. Bring to boil, cover and simmer on a low heat for about 2 hours or until the pudding is firm.

Remove from pan and turn onto a serving plate. While the pudding is cooking make the sauce, slowly melt choc and cream in a bowl over hot water stirring until runny and smooth. Pour over the pudding and serve.

Thanks to
Alison Trafford from the United Kingdom for submitting this Chocolate and Nectarine Steamed Pudding recipe.

Added on 27 June 2008.